Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Legal.
Citizens of Lee and Charlotte Counties are often asking how to get in touch with local officials. Below are names and contact information as of Oct. 30, 2025. Email us at editor@bocabeacon.com to update. We will be adding to this page. Charlotte County General email and telephone for commissioners is at Assistant@CharlotteCountyFL.gov or 941-743-1300. Agenda item questions […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
On Saturday, Charlotte Commissioner Joe Tiseo came to Cape Haze to talk to residents about issues and see the newly renovated Cape Haze Community Center. It was the unofficial re-re-opening of that little Cape Haze building, just one block over from the Baby Publix we all share. A remark on the building, which is a […]
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Lee County meeting on Nov. 4 The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The agenda is available to the public in advance of the meeting at leecofl.portal.civicclerk.com. At press time, there were no items […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, News.
Some island volunteers have expressed concern for when enforcement of the new parking restrictions begins, and the risk of tickets. In turn, Lee County assures that volunteers will be included in “island employee decal” rollout. “I just want to do my rescues and not worry about parking,” said Gina Marie Thomsen, who visits the island […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Education, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Preschool, Inc. is new the owner of 311 Palm Avenue. The Palm Avenue property was donated by the Pete and Ginny Nicholas family. It is zoned as commercial, located behind the 3rd Street Bistro. The property transfer was executed on Aug. 20, according to Lee County Appraiser records. “We are very happy […]
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Two or more Charlotte County commissioners will travel to Tallahassee, FL to meet with legislators to advocate for Charlotte County’s legislative priorities. The commissioners plan to be in Tallahassee from Nov. 4-6, 2025, and are tentatively scheduled to meet with the following officials: Rep. Danny Nix, Jr. Rep. Vanessa Oliver The commissioners may meet with […]
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A dune restoration project began Tuesday at the Range Light, courtesy of Barrier Island Parks Society and tourism development money allocated to Lee County. Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Director Sharon McKenzie said it is a quick two-to three-day project. It includes over 20,000 plants, and is funded by grants from Lee County’s tourism taxes. […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
Must serve five years in prison A woman who stole from her job at Scarpa’s Coastal Restaurant in Boca Grande last year has been adjudicated guilty and sentenced to six years in prison, followed by 15 years of probation for theft and criminal use of personal identification. Teresa Lessa, of North Port, was one of […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
No charge; info to come from county Parking permit distribution is anticipated for mid-November; decals and placards will be issued at no cost from several yet-to-be-named locations in Boca Grande. “Parks & Recreation is developing placards and decals; communication about their availability will be forthcoming,” wrote Lee County Communications Director Betsy Clayton in an […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Charlotte County’s Commissioners voted unanimously to go into an arbitration process relating to the issue of parking access in Boca Grande. The meeting included an array of speakers from Charlotte County, frustrated about the Aug. 5 ordinance that would restrict much public beach parking in Boca Grande. “I thought we had […]